UCM men hold off PSU down the stretch
WARRENSBURG, Mo. — Central Missouri built a three-point lead at the intermission before holding off Pittsburg State for an 88-80 win on Saturday.
The Mules (1-2, 1-2 MIAA) were red hot from the field in the win, shooting 56 percent from the floor and knocking down 10-of-16 3-point attempts to lead them to victory. The Gorillas (2-1, 2-1 MIAA) shot 50 percent from the field and 8-of-24 from the perimeter in the loss.
Quentin Hardrict Jr. led PSU in scoring with 20 points on 8-of-13 shooting from the floor, adding four assists, two blocks, two rebounds and a steal. Bobby Arthur-Williams Jr. scored 15 points and made six shots from the field. He had a team-high eight rebounds. Ryan Pippins, Martin Vogts, Zach Burch and RJ Lawrence all scored eight points for Pittsburg State.
Central Missouri finished with five players scoring in double figures. Jalen Blaize led UCM with 25 points on 7-of-13 shooting. Gaven Pinkley added 14 points and five rebounds, while Hunter Cameron finished with 13 points and nine assists. Ante Sustic had 12 points, while Mohammed Abubakar had 10 points and seven rebounds.
Pittsburg State hosts Rogers State on Dec. 3.
UCM women take down PSU with strong start
WARRENSBURG, Mo. — Central Missouri doubled up Pittsburg State in the first quarter and built a 44-27 lead by the intermission before going on to win 78-61 on Saturday.
The Jennies (2-0, 2-0 MIAA) opened the game with the momentum, outsourcing the Gorillas 24-12 in the first quarter, and never relinquished it. Pittsburg State (1-2, 1-2 MIAA) trimmed the lead to 14 to start the fourth quarter but the Jennies held firm to keep their distance in the win.
Pittsburg State shot 31.7 percent in the loss, connecting on 10-of-32 shots from the perimeter. Tristan Gegg led the Gorillas in scoring with 22 points on 7-of-22 shooting, adding four rebounds and two assists. Kaylee DaMitz and Sydnee Crain each added nine points. DaMitz had a team-high seven assists, five rebounds and four steals. Crain added three assists and two steals. Carthage product Maya Williams had six points and six rebounds as well as two steals.
Central Missouri shot 54.5 percent from the field (30-55) and 40 percent from 3-point range (6-15). Graycen Holden led UCM in scoring with 22 points on 9-of-9 shooting. She had six rebounds, three blocks and three steals. Nija Collier was 9-of-11 from the floor for 20 points and a team-high eight rebounds. Morgan VanHyfte scored eight points and had eight rebounds.
Pittsburg State hosts Rogers State on Dec. 3
